winter is in full effect here in nyc and with the holidays past us it's important to find some fun new items to make each day a bit more exciting. since juliet and i are both on healthy kicks right now, i've been going to yoga a bunch of drinking lots of fresh juice. i used this yoga mat at a studio in nh over the holidays and loved it. i'd also like to acquire a pair of these awesome boots to show off my soon to be toned yoga legs (hopefully).
I've been thinking a lot about paper recently, and how with a bit of thought there is no end to the amount of pretty decorations one can make. I've noticed quite a few window displays featuring cut out snow flakes and paper garlands in shops all over town, and they really do look quite charming. I found a whole bunch of paper flower crafts over on Martha Stewart, but I was especially taken with the dahlias.
Wouldn't that be pretty for a baby or wedding shower? All those lovely paper dahlias with bursts of them hanging from the ceiling? Then these thoughts of paper and flowers and romance reminded me (this is how my mind works) of the Isabella Rosselini shorts on the Sundance Channel. Green Porno and Seduce Me... they really are much better than the titles suggest. Her production team has done some wildly imaginative design with mostly paper. The resulting videos are quirky and informative, but also strangely pretty.
I came across this song, from Johnny Flynn & Laura Marling, yesterday and had to share. I think it is so sweet and enchanting. It reminds me of the old Ian & Sylvia records my dad used to play when I was little. Enjoy & have a wonderful weekend!
whitney deal is moving at the pace of lightning and i urge you not to blink because before you know it she's going to be at the top. her new line of bridesmaids and garden dresses for 2012 are sweet, airy, and totally desirable. i'd love to have the first one for my trip to warmer lands next month! stop by her shop and pick your favorite.
we have been waiting anxiously for the day when we could share these photos with everyone. you may remember last november we traveled to santa ynez, ca with jen huang photography, paperfinger, and michael stuarty ny for jen's workshop. overall it was one of the best trips we've taken in a long time and creatively it was completely inspiring and fulfilling. we had the chance to meet some amazing people while we were out there like jose villa, joel serrato, summer watkins, jen campbell, enjoy cupcakes, and donna small to name a few.
when it came time to get down to business, we found ourselves in one of the prettiest landscapes we've ever seen surrounded by beautiful things. these are hands down some of our favorite shots of our work that we've ever seen. a huge thanks to donna small from the source and the eye for allowing us to hang out with her in her gorgeous home, cut from her rose bushes, and play with all of her vintage props! also, if you have your eye on her dress it's from saja and you're bound to love the rest of her line. if you're getting married in ca this is the place to go! pop over to green wedding shoes to see the full feature.
we're beyond proud and thrilled to share juliet's nook and entertaining ideas in february's issue of martha stewart's whole living magazine! isn't she adorable?! make sure to grab yourself a copy because there are also some much needed tips on how to eat and feel healthy in 2012.
Today was spent rather lazily in bed rewatching the first season of Downton Abbey, so I can be ready for the second season which debuts next week. So addictive... I was only going to watch one episode, and now I've watched all but one and the day is lost.
My day in bed did get me thinking about new sheets though. Doesn't this duvet cover seem like such an optimistic way to start a new day and new year?
we're a boutique floral and event design company in new york city. we (juliet & sierra) met when we both moved to the big apple in 2007. one day we got to talking, and decided to combine our love for design, flowers, and parties. and so, poppies & posies was born!
every detail of our
fabulous fetes are meticulously designed and,
whenever possible, handcrafted.
our arrangements are inspired
by the organic movement and composition of the country gardens that we both spent sunny summer days in as children. we love what we do and hope you will too!
